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What is now most commonly referred to as the blood type diet was brought to the limelight by a book called Eat Right For Your Type by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo. The book claims there are certain foods people should and shouldn't eat according to their blood type.

Blame it on Blood
Correspondent Brian Jenkins reports for CNN about two new books that argue obesity and other medical problems can be tackled with a diet based on blood type.

Blood Type Diet Case Histories
Positive Health presents several case studies of individuals on the blood type diet.

Blood Type Diet Composite Food List
This list of foods according to blood type may be reproduced and distributed at no charge (or copying costs) for non-commercial use only.

Blood Type Diet is a Scam
Naturopathic vegan physicians Deirdre B. Williams, N.D. and John J. McMahon, N.D, conclude "the blood type theory of diet doesn't have a leg to stand on."

iVillage A to Z: Blood Type Diet Best of the Net
Popular women's site iVillage rates the hunger, health, ease and expense of this diet, explaining the plan and its upsides and downsides.

Nutriquest: Any Truth to the Blood Type Diet?
Cornell's Nutriquest group thoroughly answers a visitor's inquiry about the validity of this diet.

Official Blood Type Diet Site
Official site of the book's author, Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo, providing information about the diet, recipes, a glossary, message board and more.

Ohio.com: Blood Type Becomes Dieting Destiny
Beacon Journal writer Jenita McGowan profiles a vegetarian who turned meat-eater for the diet and found good results and provides input from a medical professional and a dietician.

WebMD: Food for Your Blood
This WebMD article profiles a couple who are both on the blood type diet and explains the diet's theories and effectiveness.

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